Murph-Murph on college football loyalties and the Orange Bowl
A personal meditation on shifting allegiances in college football from Big Ten and Ivy traditions to Florida State. The author recalls Florida upbringing, Gator Country culture, and pride in an underdog FSU run, ending with a New Year tailgate invitation at the Orange Bowl.
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Gulf Land
Golden Dome
Penn State
Pitt Panthers
Harvards
Yales
Jacksonville
Sunshine State
Big Apple
Broadway
Philadelphia
FSU
Florida
Tallahassee
Iran
Gainesville
America
Belintikoff
Gary Huff
Florida Field
Upstate
Hodding Carter Emerges as State Department Face in Iran Crisis
Louis Sinclair says Hodding Carter, new State Department press secretary, lacks film star charisma and often yields brief, guarded briefings. He contrasts Carter with past secretaries like Ziegler and Salinger, noting limited TV presence and cautious responses amid the Iranian crisis.
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Cary Grant
Robert Redford
Hodding Carter
State Department
Carter
Hodding
Jody Powell
Jimmy Carter
Ayatollah Khomeini
Susan B. Anthony
Iran
Georgia
Jody
Ron Nelsen
NBC
Ford
Ron Ziegler
Nixon
Pierre Salinger
John Kennedy
Pierre
Wise sayings on truth and self insight
A collection of classic quotes on honesty self knowledge and perception. Notable lines from Nietzsche La Rochefoucauld Brooks James and Goethe emphasizing sincerity humility and willingness to seek understanding.
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William James
Readers confess favorite mags amid social stigma
A reader defends popular magazines from People to Mother Earth News. She notes reluctance to admit liking certain titles, cites Cosmo and soap operas, and laments trends in soap operas and movies. She praises Home stead and earth friendly publications.
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Murph
Joyce Ber
Mother Earth News
Charlie's Angels
Democracy as biggest spectator sport in Venice election plea
In a letter to the editor dated December 4 1979 Venice urges citizens to vote for two new City Council members. The writer argues democracy is the nation’s top spectator sport noting taxpayers fund the system and championing civic engagement over passive watching and rising ticket prices.
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Venice
Fatz Seeks Venice City Council Seat With Broad Experience
Eugene Fatz announces his candidacy for Venice City Council on December 4. He cites decades in Venice since 1948, family ties to local politics, and leadership roles in Indiana budgets and zoning boards. Fatz promotes careful spending, slow growth, and representation of both retired and younger residents.
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Venice
Sarasota County
Noble County
Indiana
Eugene Fatz
Lucie Grey Campaign Push for Venice City Council
Venice residents urged to back Lucie Grey for the City Council citing her 21 years of local service and leadership in 11 organizations. Supporters say her experience and the balance of youth and experience reflect the council’s proven mix.
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Venice
Lucie Grey
Thexailleas
Macfadyen
Letters to the Editor criticize overworked doctors
A reader laments the medics Robert Ross Jr and Norman L Ross for their long hours and pompous temper in response to M B Macfarlane's light column. The writer jokes about endless on call time and questions the doctors’ schedule and attitude.
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Robert Ross, Jr
M.D
F.A.C.S
Norman L. Ross
M.B. Macfarlane
Macfarlane
Paradise
God
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Helen Hastings
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SUN Coast Gondolier
Sun Coast Gondolier Inc
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Rankin
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Miami Ave
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New York, N.Y
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North Port News
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James Russell Lowell
Goethe
Norah Denison
National Enquirer
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PTA
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My Children
National Retail Furniture Association
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Berry Walker
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